Pittsburgh, PA
Classical Music
Our Events
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Falk Laboratory Elementary School
Live Regional Presentation
March 27, 2026 @ 9:15 AM
What People are Saying…
“It was a delight to see our students so excited by the Back to BACH performance! The students were highly engaged and many of them continued to discuss their enjoyment of the experience throughout the week. Overall, this was a great experience for our students, and we would love to welcome BtB back in future years!”
Sophie Esswein
Music Teacher
Falk Laboratory Elementary School
Meet the Team
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Harp
Regional Director since Fall 2022Harpist for National Youth Orchestra 2 (2022)
Winner of various international, national, and regional harp competitions (including American Harp Society, Young Artist's Harp Competition, & Pittsburgh Concert Society)
PMEA All-State Festival (2022)
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Flute
Member since Fall 2025
Carnegie Mellon UniversityAll-State Musician for the Texas Music Education Association (2023, 2024, 2025)
Performed the 3rd movement of the Ibert flute concerto with the Houston Youth Symphony Symphony Orchestra
Member of Houston Youth Symphony for a year (2024-2025 season)
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Flute
Co-Regional Director since Fall 2025
Carnegie Mellon UniversityFirst prize in the DePaul National Concerto Competition Winds Division, 2024
First prize in the senior division of the Chicago Flute Club Competition, 2023
First prize in the Chicago International Music Competition Young Artist Division, 2022
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Piano
Co-Regional Director since Fall 2025
Carnegie Mellon UniversityHonorable Mention and Ebony Prize
Music Teacher’s National Association Piano Competition Pennsylvania 2024
Third Prize - Elevato Piano Competition 2024
Vancouver Piano Sessions 2023
Vivace International Music Festival 2020-2023
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Cello
Member since Fall 2025
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrincipal Cellist of the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute orchestra
Performed at Heinz Hall with the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic
Recipient of the National School Orchestra Award
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